24 killed in India train derailment
An express train has derailed in northern India, leaving at least 24 dead and 95 injured. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 1:01 JST).
Scorching hot day in Japan
Many parts of Japan had scorching weather on Sunday. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 1:01 JST).
Govt to compile anti-tsunami land use guidelines
The Japanese government will give anti-tsunami guidelines for land use to municipalities affected by the March 11th disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 5:42 JST).
Challenges remain 4 months after March disaster
Four months have passed since the March 11th earthquake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan. A large number of people are still living in evacuation centers and removal of debris is moving ahead slowly. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 5:42 JST).
Govt to release views on restarting reactors
The Japanese government is set to announce its position on restarting nuclear reactors that have been shut down for regular inspections. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 5:42 JST).
Long-term response needed for radioactive water
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is struggling to deal with radioactive water that is pooling in reactor buildings as the crisis goes into its 5th month. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 5:42 JST).
Mullen to visit disaster-hit areas in Japan
US Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will arrive in Japan on Friday and is expected to visit the areas damaged by March 11th earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 5:42 JST).
India train crashes leave 25 dead 170 injured
In separate incidents, 2 express trains derailed in India, leaving at least 65 people dead and 228 injured. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 5:42 JST).
Ban to visit Japan in August
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon plans to visit Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in August. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 5:42 JST).
Furukawa welcomes Atlantis crew into ISS
The US space shuttle Atlantis has linked up with the International Space Station for the last time on the final mission of NASA's 30-year shuttle program. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 6:44 JST).
About 21,000 dead or missing in March disaster
As of Sunday, the number of dead or missing in the March 11th earthquake and tsunami stands at 20,891. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 6:58 JST).
42 of 3/11 victims identified with DNA samples
DNA tests have identified 42 victims of the March 11th quake and tsunami. The samples used in the tests were collected from personal items such as tooth brushes. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 7:33 JST).
Boat sinks in Tatarstan, leaving over 100 missing
A tourist riverboat has capsized in the central Russian republic of Tatarstan, killing at least one person and leaving more than 100 missing. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 9:38 JST).
US, Iraq to discuss US troop presence
The new US defense secretary is expected to discuss with Iraqi leaders the specifics of the US military presence in Iraq if it is to stay beyond the scheduled complete withdrawal date at the end of this year. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 9:41 JST).
Major oppositions boycott talks with Syria govt
Key opposition groups in Syria have boycotted talks with the government on the country's future. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 10:28 JST).
US to partially freeze military aid to Pakistan
The US government says it will freeze part of its military aid to Pakistan because of displeasure over its handling of the war on terrorism. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 12:10 JST).
IMF chief urges US on debt ceiling
The International Monetary Fund's new chief has urged the United States to resolve the controversial issue of whether to raise the federal government's debt ceiling. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 11:08 JST).
Obama continues bipartisan talks on debt issues
US President Barack Obama has held a rare weekend meeting with Congressional leaders on government debt issues. A deal has to be struck to raise the legal debt ceiling by August 2nd to avert a default. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 11:25 JST).
Japan's thank you video shown in NYC
Japan has begun airing a video message in major cities around the world to express gratitude for the support extended to the country following the March 11th disaster and to encourage tourists to visit Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 13:57 JST).
EU leaders to discuss new Greek bailout plan
European Union President Herman Van Rompuy has called a meeting of top EU policy makers to coordinate opinions on a new bailout plan for Greece. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 11:53 JST).
Makeshift equipment at Fukushima hit by problems
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has been struggling for months to bring the plant's troubled reactors under control using makeshift equipment. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 13:13 JST).
Cesium found in hay fed to cattle
Radioactive cesium far exceeding the legal limit has been detected in hay that was fed to cattle at a farm in Fukushima Prefecture. The prefecture has been investigating why the cattle were contaminated with the radioactive substance. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 12:50 JST).
Govt compiles unified plan on stress tests
The Japanese government plans to introduce a 2-stage stress test to determine the safety of the country's nuclear power plants. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 13:57 JST).
People remember March 11th disaster
People in Japan's devastated northeast have paid their respects to the victims of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami, 4 months after the disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 15:10 JST).
Edano: Safety tests should be given priority
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano says nuclear safety tests should be conducted regardless of the outlook for the electricity supply. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 15:10 JST).
Minami-soma starts internal radiation checks
Minami-soma City in Fukushima Prefecture has begun checking the internal radiation levels of its residents. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 15:10 JST).
Cattle shipped from specified zones to be tested
A senior Japanese health ministry official says all beef cattle raised in certain areas around the Fukushima Daiichi plant should be tested for radioactive materials. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 16:21 JST).
Seiji Ozawa, Judi Dench to receive Takamatsu award
Conductor Seiji Ozawa and 4 other renowned artists will receive the Japan Arts Association's global arts prize this year. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 16:56 JST).
Saga governor welcomes govt stress test plan
The governor of Saga Prefecture has welcomed the government's announcement, although he has yet to give approval for restarting two reactors at the Genkai nuclear power plant in southwestern Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 17:31 JST).
Narita air travelers to drop 15% this summer
The number of air travelers using Japan's main international gateway, Narita International Airport, is likely to plunge by nearly 15 percent this summer. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 17:09 JST).
High level contamination in reactor building found
The operator of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says it has detected airborne radioactive materials up to 65 times above the government's standard inside the No. 2 reactor building. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 21:52 JST).
Only 23% of donations reach quake victims
Less than one-quarter of some 3.7 billion dollars in donations collected in Japan after the March 11th quake and tsunami has reached the hands of survivors, 4 months after the disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 18:56 JST).
US-China military chiefs apart on South China Sea
Top military officers from China and the United States have ended talks in Beijing with no agreement on disputes in the South China Sea between China and Southeast Asian nations. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 18:56 JST).
Kan support rate falls to 16%
A recent NHK poll shows the support rate for Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet has dropped to 16 percent, the lowest since the Democratic Party took power 2 years ago. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 19:45 JST).
Rainy season likely over in Japan
The Meteorological Agency has announced that the annual rainy season has likely ended in the quake hit Tohoku region. The rainy season has now been declared over across Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 18:56 JST).
5 killed in emergency landing on Siberian river
A small passenger plane crashed as it tried to make an emergency landing on a river in Siberia on Monday morning. Russian officials say at least 5 people were killed. 30 others were wounded and 2 are missing. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 19:35 JST).
Fukui still opposed to restarting reactors
An official from the prefecture with the most reactors in Japan says he cannot yet comment on the central government's disclosure on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 19:35 JST).
Explosion at Cyprus naval base kills 12
A huge explosion at a Cypriot naval base killed at least 12 people on Monday. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 19:49 JST).
Expert: contaminated beef poses no problem
An expert on nuclear medicine says eating meat contaminated with the radioactive substance cesium on a few occasions will not cause health problems. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Jul 21:31 JST).
Radioactive contaminated beef found in Shizuoka
Radioactive cesium above the government's standard level has been found in more beef from Fukushima Prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 12 Jul 1:51 JST).
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